Palestine: Real interest rate
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| Palestine |
Real interest rate: Bank lending rate minus inflation |
|---|---|
| Latest value | -3.12 |
| Year | 2021 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 2004 - 2021 |
| Average | 2.85 |
| Min - Max | -8.39 - 12.76 |
| Source | The International Monetary Fund |
The latest value from 2021 is -3.12 percent, a decline from 3.22 percent in 2020. In comparison, the world average is 1.66 percent, based on data from 106 countries. Historically, the average for Palestine from 2004 to 2021 is 2.85 percent. The minimum value, -8.39 percent, was reached in 2008 while the maximum of 12.76 percent was recorded in 2004.
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Definition: Real interest rate is the lending interest rate adjusted for inflation as measured by the GDP deflator. The terms and conditions attached to lending rates differ by country, however, limiting their comparability.
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| Lending interest rate | 5.56 | 2021 | percent |
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